Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Spurfowl Galloperdix bicalcarata | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
| Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus | NT | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1 |
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | NT | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1, A4i |
| Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill Ocyceros gingalensis | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Nuwaragala | Reserved Forest | 26 |
| 1986 | Maduru Oya | National Park | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Dry evergreen forest (tropical) | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Artificial wetlands | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Madura Oya (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/madura-oya-iba-sri-lanka on 22/11/2024.